http://asset3.pnn.com/graphics/show_square/15891/40/image.jpg http://cherylannenelson.pnn.com/6587-parents-page http://cherylannenelson.pnn.com/6587-parents-page Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:16:24 GMT A PNN Broadcast by: cherylannenelson http://cherylannenelson.pnn.com/articles/show/18890-make-your-own-fingerpaints <font face="Verdana, sans-serif" color="#000000">To make your own fingerpaints: combine 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 cup of cold water and stir until smooth.&nbsp; Then add 3 cups of additional cold water.&nbsp; Cook mixture over medium heat until mixture thickens and bubbles.&nbsp; Once the mixture bubbles, reduce the heat.&nbsp; Continue to cook one minute more and then remove it from the heat and pour it into three heatproof bowls.&nbsp; Use food coloring to tint the mixtures in the colors you desire.&nbsp; Cover bowls with plastic wrap and let stand at room temp. until cool.&nbsp; Place mixtures into sealable plastic containers for storage until ready for use.</font> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:16:24 GMT Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:16:24 GMT Cherylannenelson